Marine Diesel Engines: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair

by Nigel Calder

Book Overview

Praise for this boating classic:

"The most up-to-date and readable book we've seen on the subject."--Sailing World

"Deserves a place on any diesel-powered boat."--Motor Boat & Yachting

"Clear, logical, and even interesting to read."--Cruising World

Keep your diesel engine going with help from a master mechanic

Marine Diesel Engines has been the bible for do-it-yourself boatowners for more than...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071475354
• ISBN13: 9780071475358
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: International Marine Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.6" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Top Flight Calder

The book gives you the tech you need, in terms you can understand. Calder is very impressive in his ability to impart knowledge to the layman. Don't however, assume this is just fluff overview, because it truly is the down and dirty of how it works and how to maintain it.

Know Your Diesel

My copies of this book has grease stained fingerprints throughout. A lot of folks have told me they think this book is redundant, because much of the info is covered in Mr. Calder's Mechanical & Electrical Manual but this smaller book is easier to work with when working around your engine and the material is presented differently enough that the book is one I believe you should have if you live on a boat.

Don't Leave The Dock Without it

With this book aboard plus Peter Compton's "Marine Diesel Engines" and your engine manual you can cruise with an easy mind. The first two books explain all aspects of diesel function as well as define any problem you may have, with diagrams, explanations, and tips to cope. Calder also has photographs. The engine manual shows you how this relates to your particular engine.

If you have a Marine Diesel, you need this book

This book is great! If you have a marine diesel, you should have this book as well as the factory manual for the engine. This book is the best!